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[sciencegeek_1]

On 9/7/2014 bluegrassbaby said:

On 9/7/2014 SnuggleBunny said:

I'll buy them! Let me know how to get in touch with you! I love Longaberger Baskets and Ceramics. I own a lot of both and would love more baskets - especially the retired baskets!

I was hoping someone would step up and save these baskets...

The HSN community site has a private messaging option. Perhaps buyer and seller could sign up there and talk details more safely in private?

I know the local animal shelter is always looking for baskets to make up auction baskets of goodies, and I'd bet lots of small charities would love the same.

[JamicaJammer]

Same around here in Indiana ..... every yard sale, "antique" store, junk shop, etc. has a slew of 'em. Sadly, tho, the original owners here don't seem to "get it".....that the basket craze of the 1980s/90s is soooo OVER. And that those "investment" pieces from that company was just a great sales pitch!!! The prices here are at least what they paid for brand new, and most have been used quite heavily, so lots of wear and tear!

My neighbor had to declare bankruptcy because she was not only a dealer but also a hoarder...,er, collector. Floor to ceiling, even hanging FROM her ceiling, nothing but Longaberger baskets, dishes, everything!! She refused to drop the price to 50% of the original cost, let alone less $.

I'd like a couple of holiday ones but refuse to pay more than what I can get a similar look for at Hobby Lobby or any other craft shop.

I do love my Peterboro baskets I got as TSVs or on sale.

[JamicaJammer]

Here's a reality check -- this is 10 former "collectibles" NOT worth much, including these:

http://www.kovels.com/latest-news/10-collectibles-not-worth-collecting-anymore.html

Longaberger baskets—handcrafted wood baskets made by the Longaberger Company of Newark, Ohio— became a hot collectible in the 1990s, with some selling for upward of $100. The company then began issuing expensive limited-edition baskets as collectibles. The Longaberger basket resale market soon collapsed, and today you would be lucky to get more than $20 for most of them.

[sidsmom]

....""collectible""...kinda like Beanie Babies during their peak?

[upbeat369]

My husband's xwife had a collection she left behind, husband enjoy a nice looking home and had great taste however it wasn't mind, country..I'm not one that whatever belong to her, get rid of..I also tried selling, ebay, craig's list even yard sale and nothing, to top it off with, most were signed so that was a shock. I did end of using them as he did, with a different spin to adjust my taste..putting flowers, lights, different decorative filler for different season, and also used as one on here said, filled it and gave as a gift, most them I did for those I knew had a country taste..I am now down to 10, been married for 11 yrs...lol

[Sunshine Kate]

Among Longaberger, Peterboro and Boyds bears (wish I never would have purchased). I've learned a lesson though and will buy no more of this type of stuff if and when it ever happens again.

I've given all of mine to Goodwill. They probably trashed them.

[minkbunny]

Jamaica Jammer said

also a hoarder...,er, collector.

[Mominohio]

On 9/7/2014 Q4u said:

It's a shame that these gorgeous baskets have gone the way of Beanie Babies but they have. I don't see them selling well on eBay either (I sell there) but I honestly think that if they are carefully stored they will be worth something again one day mainly the ones handmade in the USA. The same with Peterboro Baskets. These kinds of artisan handcrafted items all go around in popularity in cycles and one day they will be sought after again. (I was also an Antiques Dealer and have seen the cycles in antique popularity).

Regarding Beanie Babies... I don't forsee them coming back big....

I totally agree with the cyclical nature of antiques and collectibles. I've seen things cycle in my time (30 years) of thrift store management and collecting. I have a hard time understanding how, with so much of our manufacturing moving to China, and people screaming about it, that this type of made in USA quality product isn't more in demand (along with things like Fenton, which is now gone).

People are going to buy baskets for a wide variety of reasons. Daily use, kids Easter baskets, gift baskets etc. I don't understand why, if the price of these excellent quality baskets is now so low, people aren't getting these and passing on the cheap junk.

I believe that these really good quality American made products will be worth something again some day. And I know that isn't any help to OP, who wants to clear them out right now, but for those of us that still have and like these types of things that were made here, I think the value will go back up someday.

[SahmIam]

Snugglebunny: If you have some way that I can contact you, let me know (here, I suppose). I'd love to see someone who appreciates them for what they are rather than have them thrown out/junked.

Whomever mentioned the "made in America" being a big deal in theory but not in reality, I have to agree with you. I know many who would in no way pay $30 for a $200 basket (my cost back then) made in USA but will pay $5 for one at Walmart that was made in China and THEN complain about jobs going overseas, junk quality, etc.

Alrighty then.

[Q4u]

On 9/8/2014 mominohio said:

On 9/7/2014 Q4u said:

It's a shame that these gorgeous baskets have gone the way of Beanie Babies but they have. I don't see them selling well on eBay either (I sell there) but I honestly think that if they are carefully stored they will be worth something again one day mainly the ones handmade in the USA. The same with Peterboro Baskets. These kinds of artisan handcrafted items all go around in popularity in cycles and one day they will be sought after again. (I was also an Antiques Dealer and have seen the cycles in antique popularity).

Regarding Beanie Babies... I don't forsee them coming back big....

I totally agree with the cyclical nature of antiques and collectibles. I've seen things cycle in my time (30 years) of thrift store management and collecting. I have a hard time understanding how, with so much of our manufacturing moving to China, and people screaming about it, that this type of made in USA quality product isn't more in demand (along with things like Fenton, which is now gone).

People are going to buy baskets for a wide variety of reasons. Daily use, kids Easter baskets, gift baskets etc. I don't understand why, if the price of these excellent quality baskets is now so low, people aren't getting these and passing on the cheap junk.

I believe that these really good quality American made products will be worth something again some day. And I know that isn't any help to OP, who wants to clear them out right now, but for those of us that still have and like these types of things that were made here, I think the value will go back up someday.

I TOTALLY agree with you about these hand made USA products... I absolutely agree that they will be worth something substantial one day because of the reasons you stated.

As to the other collectibles, Boyd's Bears, Beanie Babies, et al.... probably not. People went crazy back then speculating future values. Buy what you love because you love it, because it makes you happy every time you look at it. You can never go wrong doing that....